Cyberpunk 2077 is set to receive Update 2.5, a significant patch coinciding with the launch of a new season of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime on Netflix. Developer CD Projekt Red announced the update, which will introduce new items and features drawing inspiration from the anime spin-off's second season. The update is scheduled to go live on October 22 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a staggered release for Nintendo Switch 2 players a few days later.
While CD Projekt Red has kept many details under wraps, the studio has teased a new quest that serves as a prequel to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2. This mission will feature several voice actors reprising their roles from the anime series. In addition to new in-game content, Update 2.5 will bring mod support to consoles. This feature will function similarly to mod integration in The Witcher 3 Remastered, allowing players to download new mods from a curated list directly from the main menu. CD Projekt Red has collaborated with prominent modders to implement this functionality.
Further details regarding the specific new items and features within Update 2.5 are expected to be revealed through a dedicated livestream. The game's connection to the anime extends beyond this update, with discussions around Edgerunners Season 2 exploring its punk rock themes, narrative parallels to the first season, and even a cameo appearance by Hideo Kojima.